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Algorithm for the Evaluation of Pediatric Head Trauma (PECARN) - Need for Head CT #Diagnosis #Management
Algorithm for the ... Head Trauma (PECARN ... CT #Diagnosis # ... Management #EM # ... Peds #Trauma #Evaluation
Macrophage Activation Syndrome (MAS)
Classified among the secondary or acquired forms of haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (sHLH)

What?
A subset of
Syndrome (MAS) ... manifestation of MAS ... purpuric rash) • Heart ... Plasma exchange #MAS ... #Syndrome #Diagnosis
Resequenced Trauma Resuscitation Algorithm

Two categories of immediate life-threats in trauma:

1. Massive external hemorrhage

2. Critical airway compromise
Resuscitation Algorithm ... disruption of airway, head ... resuscitation should focus ... #Algorithm #Diagnosis ... #Management
Hearing Loss - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Hearing Loss Types:
• Conductive
• Sensorineural
• Mixed
Presbycusis is the most common type
- Differential Diagnosis ... common type in adults ... The evaluation should ... common type in adults ... , or head trauma
Approach to Selecting Respiratory Support:
-The role of noninvasive respiratory support is generally to reduce the patient's
-Serial evaluation ... the patient's diagnosis ... pneumonia vs. heart ... #Management #CriticalCare ... RespiratorySupport #Selection #Algorithm
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Decompensated Heart ... simply a clinical diagnosis ... are excellent at evaluating ... establishing a diagnosis ... #algorithm #management
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... stress testing may ... medical and surgical management ... stratification #diagnosis
Evaluation and Management of Hypokalemia

Hypokalemia is often asymptomatic. Evaluation begins with a search for warning signs
Evaluation and Management ... or underlying heart ... may differ. ... #Diagnosis #Hypokalemia ... #Evaluation #Algorithm